Q. How can I find investors?
Q. How does my debt-to-equity ratio affect my ability to get financing?
Q. What should I do before choosing a name for my enterprise?
Q. If I start a partnership, should we sign a written agreement?
Q. Do I have to pay individual taxes on business income if I incorporate?
Q. How should I hire new employees?
Q. Do the Federal Equal Employment Laws ban discrimination?
Q. Are employees who receive tips still eligible for the minimum wage?
Q. As a new business owner, what should I look at when deciding on insurance?

Q: What should I do before choosing a name for my enterprise?

A: You should make sure that the name you select is available and not trademarked by another person or business entity. The secretary of state in your state will have an online database of business names.

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